Wanna Work at CAMP huh?!

 

FAR MORE THAN A JOB

As a seasonal or year-round member of the Grotonwood team, you will become part of an awesome community! Staff members stay connected to Grotonwood for the rest of their lives and many return year after year for great summers with great people on the shores of Lost Lake. Grotonwood staff have more than just “a job and a paycheck”. Working in a Christ-centered community is a tremendously rewarding and life-changing experience, ask our camp directors! Know that whatever role you land in at camp, you will be making a tremendously positive impact in campers and/or retreat guest’s lives. Just by its design, camp allows you to grow your teaching and leadership skills whilst developing you in other areas, like teamwork and collaboration.

 

SEASONAL summer jobs

June 2 - August 22, 2025

If you have energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude, we want to hear from you!

While we have a large group of returning staff each summer, we’re always looking to hire new, talented team members. Be sure to get your application in early, but if you’re great, you’ll never be too late! We’ve listed a brief description for each position below along with a link to the ‘Full Job Description’ that includes important contract information like employment dates and salary.

Note that salaries differs if you are an international J1 first or second year staff member, please contact your J1 sponsor agency for stipend details. Please contact the camp office on +1 (978) 448 5763 or email Camp Director Breeze Everitt if you'd like to chat through a particular job in more detail.

 
 

Assistant Recreation Program Director

21+, $4,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

ASSISTANT SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Assist Program Director with envisioning, planning and implementation, of the summer camp program and schedule for day camp, overnight youth camp, and adults with disabilities camp.

  • Adhere to and tailor the weekly schedule according to theme, weather, age, and ability of groups

  • Supervise, train, motivate, and mentor program staff

  • Work closely with resident director and other leadership staff to plan and implement special projects and themes such as Christmas in July and 4th July

  • Follow all camp policies and procedures and hold staff accountable to the same 

 
 

Adult Program
Unit Leader

21+, $5,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM UNIT LEADER: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Manage all aspects of our adults with disabilities program, including adherence to schedule, walking groups, mealtimes, administrative duties, and daily devotionals

  • Supervise appropriate level of care, paying close attention to campers personal hygiene, activities of daily living, dietary and behavior needs, and cleanliness of lodging

  •  Work with nursing staff to ensure campers’ health and well being at all times

  • Act as point of contact between camp and caretaker or family members

  • De-escalate and deal with conflict situations, redirect negative behaviors

  • Manage and mentor counselors / Conduct daily debrief meetings with unit staff

 
 
 
 

KIDS OVERNIGHT CAMP Unit Leader

21+, $5,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

KIDS PROGRAM UNIT LEADER: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Manage all aspects of youth program including adherence to schedule, mealtimes, administrative duties, and cleanliness of space.

  • Act as point of contact between camp and family members

  • Supervise, mentor, and debrief with camp counselors daily

  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate faith-based programing (chapel-time and evening devotions)

  • Troubleshoot, de-escalate, and resolve conflict situations, redirect undesirable behaviors

  • Ensure efficient and timely check-in and check-out of campers

 
 

Seasonal ADMIN
ASSISTANT

18+, $525 p/w

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Work with Office manager and leadership team to generate all required summer camp paperwork

  • Process camper records ready for the clinical team to review

  • Communicate with caregivers and camp leaders as needed

  • Maintain office equipment in good order

  • Excellent computer Literacy; comfortable using Microsoft Office and/or Apple office suites.

  • Willing to learn summer camp enrollment software, and Google calendar

  • Excellent customer service - helpful and polite tone over telephone and email

 

RESIDENTIAL OVERNIGHT CAMP COUNSELOR

 

OVERNIGHT CAMP
Counselor

18+, $3,500 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

GENERAL COUNSELOR: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Serve as a Christian role model to all those in your care

  • Ability to care for and manage children of diverse ages and backgrounds

  • Ability to care for and manage adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • Adhere to program standards as well as risk management policies and procedures

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with campers and staff

  • Ability to participate in strenuous physical activity in hot and humid conditions

 
 
 

DAY CAMP PROGRAM

(ALL DAY CAMP POSITIONS ARE RESIDENTIAL)

Day Camp
Counselor

18+, $3,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

DAY CAMP COUNSELOR: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Serve as a Christian role model to all those in your care

  • Ability to care for and manage children of diverse ages and backgrounds

  • Adhere to program standards as well as risk management policies and procedures

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff

  • Follow all camp policies and procedures

  • Participate in at least two evening activities per week

  • Ability to participate in strenuous physical activity in hot and humid conditions

 
 
 

MAINTENANCE TEAM

 

Maintenance
CREW

18+, $3,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

MAINTENANCE CREW: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Work with the Facilities Manager to maintain the facilities and grounds

  • Assist with landscaping, building repairs, cleaning, and special program projects

  • Participate in at least two evening activities per week

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff

  • Follow all camp policies and procedures

  • Ability to participate in repetitive strenuous physical activity in hot weather

 
 

SUMMER PROGRAM & EVENTS TEAM

 

Program
INSTRUCTOR

18+, $3,500 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Setup and run activities enthusiastically for day camp, youth overnight camp, and adults with disabilities Programs, including sports and entertainment based events

  • Pay close attention to schedule and set up times

  • Pack down and clean up after activities and maintain recreation equipment

  • Carry out tasks assigned by the Program Director

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff

  • Follow all camp policies and procedures 

 
 

Crafts
Coordinator

21+, $3,350 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

CRAFTS COORDINATOR: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Envision, plan, implement craft projects for kids age 5-11, 12-14 and 15-17, and adult with disabilities for each of our eight weeks of camp.

  • Maintain, clean, and inventory craft room, order supplies as needed

  • Act as clerk in the camp store, process camper/staff purchases

  • Maintain, stock, and clean the camp store daily

  • Prepare camper store envelopes, process, account for, and manage cash transactions

  • Assist Program Team with activity preparation and execution as needed

 
 

WATERFRONT TEAM

As lifeguarding takes up a small portion of the afternoon schedule, Lifeguards are generally hired as Day or Residential Camp Counselors, or, Program Instructors. Certification is provided to the employee free of charge and is a great addition to any resume!

WATERFRONT Coordinator

21+, W.S.I certified

$5,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • WSI certificate or equivalent required

  • Oversee the Waterfront during swim blocks; lead scheduled water activities as needed

  • Work to ensure a safe waterfront by conducting swim tests, Buddy checks with campers and facilitate waterfront emergency drills with waterfront staff

  • Coordinate lifeguard rotations and help develop and facilitate staff training, provide waterfront staff development opportunities and ongoing mentoring

  • Plan, run, and evaluate in-service training sessions with lifeguards weekly

  • Manage and maintain the Waterfront and Boating Area according to all local and state regulations 

 
 

Behavior & Inclusion SUPPORT Specialist

21+, $5,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

BEHAVIOR & INCLUSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Camper Pre-arrival Preparation: reviewing pre-arrival documentation and completing in-person or telephone assessments to identify campers requiring additional social, behavioral or physical support in the camp environment

  • Intercession and Advocacy: Make appropriate accommodations or modifications in the camp schedule, environment and planned activities to help the camper succeed

  • Training & Education: Camp staff may not initially be trained to identify or help a camper with heightened care or support needs. The inclusion specialist meets with the unit leader to discuss any required additional inclusion support plans. The specialist provides ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff

  • Support Plan Development: A plan for a camper requiring intervention is clearly provided and goals are tracked for improvement, keeps a well-documented record for each

  • Conflict & De-Escalation: Provides conflict resolution support and assists with behavior de-escalation as necessary

  • Effective Communication: Act as an intermediary between camp and the home environment

  • Ongoing Support: In the event that not all campers requiring additional support are identified prior to arrival, the inclusion specialist will provide real-time reactive support as incidences occur

KITCHEN TEAM

 

KITCHEN
Assistant

18+, $3,000 season

+ completion bonus

room & board included

CULINARY ASSISTANT: JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Work with the head chef and kitchen supervisor to prepare camp meals for up to 175

  • Prep, make, and bake for two meals a day

  • Maintain kitchen and Main Dining Hall cleanliness

  • Participate in two evening camp activities per week

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff

  • Follow all camp policies and procedures 

 
 

MEDIA - PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

 

Media
Coordinator

18+, $400 p/w

+ completion bonus

room & board included

MEDIA COORDINATOR: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Photograph and video record all elements of the camping program

  • Post daily updates to Grotonwood social media platforms

  • Capitalize on social media platforms to maximize marketing opportunities

  • Run AV and PA system during Chapel-time and facilitate other media needs

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff

  • Carry out tasks assigned by the Camp Director and Executive Director 

 

Healthcare & MEDICAL

 

Residential
Camp Nurse, RN

$1,550 per week

+ completion bonus

room & board included

CAMP NURSE: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Providing first aid care for campers and staff

  • Oversee the administration of medication to campers and staff (RNs)

  • Coordinating visits to physician or hospital as needed

  • Monitor the health and cleanliness standards of campers and their accommodation

  • Organize paperwork and maintaining files/records/call care providers as needed

  • Order medical supplies and keep the infirmary stocked

  • Working closely with the Nurse Manager and various other staff to provide adequate physical health conditions for all staff and campers

 
 

Medical Assistant

$550 per week

+ completion bonus

room & board included

MEDICAL ASSISTANT: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Providing first aid care for campers and staff

  • Assist RNs with administration of medication to campers and staff

  • Monitor the health and cleanliness standards

  • Organizing paperwork and maintaining files/records/call care providers as needed

  • Working closely with the Nurse Manager, RNs and various other staff to provide adequate physical health conditions for all staff and campers

 
 
 

GROTONWOOD PRATICEs J.E.D.I

The acronym stands for: Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Grotonwood actively promotes a culture that is free from bias and injustice. We are committed to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We are and will continue to serve and be accountable to marginalized communities, and for creating equitable and sustainable programs where social and restorative justice is woven into every facet, including our hiring practices. Grotonwood is a proud equal opportunity employer; We are deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.

We are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel included and have a strong sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family/marital status, refugee or immigration status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

We encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission of providing a christian camping experience for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Grotonwood is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Camp Director Breeze Everitt, on 978 448 5763 or by email at breezee@grotonwood.org at least one week in advance of your interview.

READ OUR FULL EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

READ OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH

 

Grotonwood is a welcoming, safe and affirming space for ALL God’s people regardless of gender identity and/or sexual orientation.

‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.’

Galatians 3:28 ESV